A rising number of migrants are attempting the dangerous journey across the Darién jungle spanning the Colombia-Panama border. For Etzaida Rios, 35, the impact of providing hope and help runs deep.

IOM provides assistance to migrants at two reception centres in the Darién region. IOM/Gema Cortés

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